Sr. Pricing Analyst

Systems Division provides select Government, commercial, and international customers value-added, total worldwide systems solutions for their air and missile defense, air traffic control, communications, command and control, range, spacelift, surveillance, and force protection needs, as well as full logistics support services for facilities and equipment. POSITION SUMMARY:Responsible for the examination and analysis of cost data requirements as they pertain to labor, materials, equipment and other elements of Government requests for proposals and invitations for bid. Develops cost data and makes recommendations on methods, procedures and techniques to be used in cost proposal preparation. Ensures adequate pricing in compliance with the Corporate Estimating Manual, and Government directives and regulations. Assists other personnel in developing cost strategies, analyzing competitive proposals and performs analysis of contracts of other firms. Participates in the preparation and presentation of proposal cost data to Senior Management.MAJOR JOB ACTIVITIES:1.Reviews Government Request for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations for Bid (IFB) to determine general and specific cost requirements, and ensures proposals comply with all requirements.2.Develops formats for cost proposal data to comply with Government requirements and the Corporate Estimating Manual in hard copy and for computer disk submission in common spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel.3.Receives pricing data, and makes recommendations on methods, procedures and techniques for pricing proposals. Constructs computer pricing models.4.Examines and analyzes cost data relevant to labor, materials, supplies, repair parts, equipment and other expenditures.5.Analyzes contracts for relevant cost data, trends, historical data, work categories and other related information.6.Secures indirect rates from the Corporate Controller's Department to be priced, i.e., Payroll Charges, Overhead, G&A.7.Participates in strategy meetings and provides input on cost related matters as required, including cost strategy for initial proposal and subsequent revisions.8.Participates in the development of detailed cost rationale and retains backup information to support bid.9.Maintains records and files to support cost data submissions.10.Prepares Bid Fact Sheet financial input to include cash flow and internal rate of return analysis for all proposals.11.Ensures price proposals are prepared in accordance with FAR, CAS and Corporate Disclosure Statement.12.Assists the Manager, Proposal Pricing to ensure that Corporate Estimating Manual is continuously updated.13.Prepares pricing presentation for senior management.14.Prepares Bid opportunity cost estimates for Business Operations Directors.15.Collects statistical data regarding Proposal Dollar Expenditure and Efficiency.16.Fills in for Proposal Pricing Manager in his absence.MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED:Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:Works in a general office environment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Accounting Degree - Bachelors Degree or equivalent.Experience:Five years of experience in cost proposal work of a similar nature. Must possess an understanding of techniques and procedures used in development of cost proposals, and must be capable of independent operation. Experience in working with Government Contracts to include Department of Labor cost related regulations and directives. Must be proficient in personal computer skills and be able to work in both spreadsheet and word processing software. RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2212416&boardid=749